Davidson Way Romford, Havering
48 addresses across 3 postcodes (RM7), about 260 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 21301132.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Havering costs £2,425 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 29% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Romford, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Old Church Park, is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 11 to 13 m above sea level.
- Noise: 15 of its 50 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Marks Practice, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 870 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 186 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2018 | UNIT 1 RM7 0AZ | Other | £3,500,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jan 2018 | THE SEEDBED CENTRE RM7 0AZ | Other | £8,000,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Havering in 2026-27: Band D £2,425 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,616 | £1,886 | £2,155 | £2,425 | £2,963 | £3,502 | £4,041 | £4,849 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (33% of about 750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Seedbed Centre, Davidson Way, Romford, not permissioned (130 m)
- The Seedbed Centre & Rom Valley Retail Park, Davidson Way, Romford, pending decision (130 m)
- Land at Rom Valley Way (Former Romford Ice Rink), permissioned (180 m)
- Land at Rom Valley Way (Former Romford Ice Rink), permissioned (180 m)
- 279 South Street, Romford, permissioned (200 m)
- 222-226 South Street, Romford, not permissioned (210 m)
- 222-226 South Street, Romford, not permissioned (210 m)
- 69 Oldchurch Road, Romford, permissioned (220 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 8 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 9 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 3 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM7 0AZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
| RM7 0AD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| RM7 0BQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 51 addresses are between 11 m and 13 m above sea level (11 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM7 0AD | 100% | 100% | 80% | 0% |
| RM7 0AZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RM7 0BQ | 29% | 29% | 29% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Romford 12 million journeys in 2024–25 | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Gidea Park 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Emerson Park 303,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thurloe Gardens Heath Park | 120 m |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 11.5 km (7.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 35.2 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Marks Practice | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Lane Pharmacy | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest South Street (Dental Surgery) | 270 m |
| Hospital | Queens Hospital | 390 m |
| Police station | Romford Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queens Hospital Cashzone | 390 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Church Park 5.4 ha | 300 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Cottons Park 6.4 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,170 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Lane Recreation Ground 2.0 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Wolseley Road Allotments 1.0 ha | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Edward the Confessor, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) north. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Edward the Confessor | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| White Hart Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Black Poplar Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Curzon Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| The Slack | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Eastbrook Grove | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 35 | 50 |
15 of the street's 50 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Havering: see them on the Havering page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hylands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rush Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| The Mawney Foundation School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barking and Dagenham College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crowlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gidea Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffashaq RM7 0AZ | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2026 |
| R & V Drinks RM7 0AZ | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| B&M Bargains Store RM7 0AN | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Aldi RM7 0AN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| One Beyond RM7 0AN | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Ava Grill & Lounge RM1 2AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| DABD RM1 1QA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Beech Court Care Centre RM1 2AJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Town International Supermarket RM1 1TR | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Little Wonders Day Nursery Ltd RM1 1QA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Pepe's Piri Piri RM1 1TR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Home & Away Delikatessen RM1 1TR | Retailers - other | 290 m | 4 Good | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Kashas Royal RM7 0AU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| The Wheatsheaf RM1 2HD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Kung Pao Panda RM1 1PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 23 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 |
| Shoplifting | 32 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (62); On or near South Street (33); On or near The Maltings (31); On or near Parking Area (27); On or near Lennox Close (22).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 49% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 20% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 31% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 71% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Queens Romford Hospital - M&S (retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets, RM7 0AG) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Brentwood Premier (retailers - other, RM1 2EP) now 4 Good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 4 June 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Tasty (takeaway/sandwich shop, RM1 2HS) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 27 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- RM7 0AZ: 46 addresses
- RM7 0AD: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
- RM7 0BQ: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
South Street · Rush Green Road · Waterloo Road · The Maltings · Lennox Close · Thurloe Gardens · Artesian Close · Gloucester Road · Bridge Close · Oldchurch Rise · Oldchurch Rise · Regarth Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.